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GPG brings new blackberry genetics to the market
Jamie Petchell (left) with Bartek Danek Global Plant Genetics (GPG) has signed a licensing agreement with Polish Rubus breeding programme, Niwa, for two new primocane blackberry varieties. The deal means GPG will represent the Maryna and Juhas cultivars in a range of international territories. Bartek Danek, director ...
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VF plugs CEA at Farm to Fork
Vertical Future highlights potential of controlled-environment-agriculture tech at Downing Street discussion
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NFU Cymru applauds new SFS timeline
Welsh farming union welcomes Senedd’s new Sustainable Farming Scheme approach
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Branston’s £10k donation builds Ugandan potato skills
British supplier is working to help improve food security in southern African nation
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Jazz Apple returns with new summer sampling campaign
Initiative is the brand’s first sampling tour since the pandemic
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Consumers want greater support for avocado growers amid climate change threat
Charity Christian Aid calls for action on emissions as water stress in key production regions like Mexico, Spain and Chile leaves future of avocado supply in doubt
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Aston Uni project aims to make crop monitoring easier and cheaper
Photonics expert receives £174,000 grant to develop remote sensing technology for gathering real-time information on crop health
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PM sets out blueprint to boost British fruit and vegetable production
Rishi Sunak announces a raft of support for horticulture sector at Farm to Fork Summit as government publishes its first UK Food Security Index
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Big names on the programme for Festival of Fresh 2024
Trade body heads, industry leaders, top CEOs and sustainability specialists all on the bill at Festival of Fresh 2024
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NI early pots set for June debut
Northern Ireland’s early potato season delayed by wet weather and poor seed availability
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EFRA issues five-point farming-policy proposals
EFRA committee outlines key agri-food concerns ahead of the government’s second annual Farm to Fork Summit
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Berry body welcomes worker pledge but calls for longer visas
British Berry Growers has given its reaction to Defra’s labour announcement
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BlueRing data-sharing software wins C4DTI Digital Trade Award
Platform developed by Contained.io allows Melon&Co to link farm data to QC data captured when fruit arrives in UK
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Waitrose’s UK suppliers to farm regeneratively by 2035
Retailer announces a raft of initiatives to help fresh food suppliers reach environmental goals
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Government announces five-year seasonal worker scheme
Long-term commitment was major industry ask and comes alongside investment in automation
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OSY Group secures Xtend funding
Shelf-life-extending technology firm gets funding boost to roll out Xtend produce-pack coating in UK and abroad
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Syngenta advises growers over tuber initiation stress
Crop protection firm issues advice on best use of the Quantis biostimulant
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GSL launches “cost-effective” home compostable produce label
Manufacturer claims naturetag has the best eco credentials on the market at a fraction of the cost
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Innovative thinking brings King’s Award for S&A Produce
TLC model of knowledge exchange helps berry supplier win prestigious award
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Retail execs deny exploiting UK growers
Supermarket bosses defend retail-grower relationships at EFRA Committee inquiry